What can you do?

There are a lot of actions you can take everyday to help the environment and act on climate change. Below is a brief list of some everyday actions you can take. There is always more you can do, but here is a short list with some resources.

Everyday Actions

Reduce and Reuse

Do you really need to buy that? See how things are packaged, is there a lot of plastic or styrofoam? Maybe you can get something comparable that is less harmful to the environment.

Reuse plastic and glass containers before recycling them.

Recycle everything

Single-use plastic bags can be recycled at most grocery stores and pharmacies.

Recycle cardboard, plastic cups and bottles, and glass at home

If you can, compost. Some cities now have composting programs, contact your local reclamation services to find out if you're in the composting zone.

If you're not already recycling - call your local reclamation services, these are usually managed through your city.

Do you really need to drive?

If you can, take public transportation, walk, or cycle to your destination.

Have to drive? How about car-pooling? You help save the planet and can split the gas money.

Have a car? What's your fuel economy? Consider the miles per gallon before you buy a car.

Avoid Styrofoam - it cannot be recycled or re-used

Eat less beef and meat

A few 'meatless' days a week can make a big impact if you don't want to go full out vegetarian or vegan.

Animal based foods are more resource intensive and create more emissions than plant-based food products. Read more here.

Buy & Use products you know are environmentally conscientious

Use a tote bag instead of single-use plastic bags when you go shopping.

Keep micro-beads and petroleum-based products out of your life. Read what's in it before you buy it.

How's that carbon footprint?

Did your stuff come from far away? That means it has a bigger footprint than something locally sourced. When and if you can - buy local.

Buy organic when you can. Less pesticides mean more bees and less runoff into your water supply.

Save Electricity

You don't have to install solar panels, although that would be stellar. Unplug chargers and other devices when you're not using them. Turn off lights you aren't using. These simple actions save you money and help the planet.

When light-bulbs go out, replace them with high-efficiency alternatives, like LED, florescent or halogen bulbs that will last longer. Use lower wattage bulbs to save electricity too, you won't feel like you're in the dark either.